Questions and answers
Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.
- Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
- Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber
Urgent Questions aren't included in the Question and Answers search. There is a SPICe fact sheet listing Urgent and emergency questions.
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Question reference: S6W-27571
- Asked by: Kevin Stewart, MSP for Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 31 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what specific funding has been allocated to deliver the actions in the HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan 2023-2026.
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Question reference: S6W-27456
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Claire Baker (on behalf of the SPCB) on 30 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body when it last reviewed its flag-flying policy.
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Question reference: S6W-27457
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Claire Baker (on behalf of the SPCB) on 30 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body how it will mark Pride Month, which takes place between 1 and 30 June 2024.
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Question reference: S6W-27960
- Asked by: Bill Kidd, MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 May 2024
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Shona Robison on 30 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its 2024-25 public sector pay metrics.
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Question reference: S6W-27961
- Asked by: Stuart McMillan, MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 May 2024
- Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 30 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans for the award of the next Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract.
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Question reference: S6W-27716
- Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 30 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recently reported comments from trade union representatives that "time is running out" to give Ferguson Marine shipyard a future.
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Question reference: S6W-27501
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 23 May 2024
Submitting member has a registered interest.
- Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 30 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on its energy policy in Scotland, what its position is on the proposed introduction of locational marginal pricing for the GB wholesale electricity market, and whether it plans to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on the review of electricity market arrangements.
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Question reference: S6W-27728
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 30 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether any monies received from Low Emission Zone (LEZ) fines in Glasgow are to be used on project works within the LEZ, or whether they can be spent citywide.
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Question reference: S6W-27732
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 21 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 30 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered expanding the number of salmon rivers that are classified as category 3, in light of the record low salmon catch recorded in the Scottish salmon and sea trout fishery statistics for 2023.
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Question reference: S6W-27687
- Asked by: Emma Roddick, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: Monday, 20 May 2024
- Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 30 May 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on how the Scottish National Investment Bank's £50 million investment in the Ardersier Port will benefit (a) the local area, (b) industry and (c) its climate ambitions.